Internal Auditor

First Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruiting, LLC in New York seeks a qualified professional to support and enhance the SOX program. Primary responsibilities include conducting control walkthroughs, performing testing on internal controls, and reporting findings to senior management.

The ideal candidate will possess over 3 years of auditing experience, a CPA designation, and a solid understanding of SOX requirements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of data analysis tools are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in audit, internal controls, accounting or financial reporting.
• CPA designation, Big 4 or equivalent experience are strong assets.
• Experience with SOX requirements and understanding of business risks.

Responsibilities

• Support design and maintenance of the SOX program through key process identification.
• Perform testing to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting.
• Report status of testing and deficiencies to IA and Finance leadership.

Skills

Audit

Internal Controls

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis Tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or relevant designations

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

• Supporting the ongoing design, execution, and maintenance of the SOX program by identifying key processes, conducting walkthroughs, developing process and control documentation, and providing guidance to control owners.
• Leading or supporting control walkthroughs with external auditors, and liaising with control owners.
• Performing testing to evaluate the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for in-scope business processes.
• Working with control owners to investigate control gaps or deficiencies, assess severity, and provide practical recommendations to address findings and strengthen internal controls.
• Reporting the status of testing, deficiencies, and remediation progress to IA and Finance leadership, and preparing consolidated program updates for senior stakeholders.
• Actively participating in annual SOX program planning and scoping evaluations and supporting Finance with ongoing risk assessments.

Additional responsibilities may include executing risk-based operational audits and advisory engagements, including:

• Contributing to audit planning by assisting in risk assessments, developing audit scopes, and preparing planning documentation.
• Developing and executing audit procedures tailored to key risks, including walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive testing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in audit, internal controls, accounting or financial reporting; CPA designation and Big 4 or equivalent experience are considered strong assets.
• Demonstrate experience with SOX requirements and a strong understanding of business risks, controls and audit testing methodologies, as well as familiarity with IFRS or US GAAP accounting frameworks.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with AuditBoard or data analysis tools considered an asset.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant designations are considered assets.